Yamaha SY35

The Yamaha SY35 is a bit unique in that it is a Vector Synthesis system,
combining FM and AWM sample playback voices to create sounds suitable
for virtually all kinds of music. It features significantly expanded
memory capabilities over the SY22. It has an
extremely large database of over 128 AWM sampled sounds (you cannot add
more) and around 256 FM waves. Waves and samples are combined and edited
with a roller/joystick (the vector wheel). At a time when Yamaha was
making the switch from FM synthesis, which ruled their synths of the
eighties, to AWM and AWM2 synthesis in the nineties, the SY35
represents a model that was on the cusp, having one foot (or pair of
oscillators actually) in each world.

Programming is an extremely tedious affair, as all values are modified
via the "-1" and "+1" buttons. But the SY35's sounds are extremely
good, providing high-quality sounds such as those found on the Alpha Juno 2, and the DX7. The synth also features an 8-part multi-mode,
for easy multitimbral setups. Ultimately, while an extremely difficult
synth to program, the SY35 offers a huge amount of capability for a
relatively low price tag. Use this synth for epic pads, deep basses,
screaming leads, and raging hoovers.

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